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Keller Ferry Route Temporary Suspension
Beginning Monday, July 8, 2013, ferry service on the Keller Route will be temporarily suspended for about 5 weeks to upgrade the terminals and fit them to the new vessel. Service will resume on Wednesday, August 14, 2013. Please use alternate routes. More »
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China Bend Closure
The China Bend Climbing Area is closed until July 15 to protect nesting raptors. More »
The River Mile
Map of the Columbia Basin
ArcGIS
Aspen leaf at Spring Canyon NPS/T. Stellhorn The River Mile is a student inquiry approach to monitoring watershed health of the Columbia River and is designed to inspire students to learn more about STEM pathways. Kindergarten through 12th grade students engage in multi-discipline, multi-level, real world scientific research, data collection and analysis related to the Columbia River Watershed. Schools adopt a one mile section of the Columbia River or tributary and utilize it as their real world laboratory where they work with park staff and scientists to collect, analyze, interpret and share watershed health data. Students and teachers become intimately familiar with their mile by spending time in the field inventorying the site and, in collaboration with park staff and other scientists, monitor, analyze, investigate and research site discoveries. In schools where more than one grade participates, students are engaged in STEM learning over an extended period of time. Students build on previous knowledge and continue to grow in their understanding of watershed health over multiple grades. |
Did You Know?
The Colville River is one of four rivers that empty into Lake Roosevelt. The others are the Spokane, Sanpoil, and Kettle.